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Public Art Research and Planning Tools
Americans for the Arts has developed exceptional research and planning tools for the field of public art.
- Public Art Network Best Practice Goals and Guidelines (PDF, 31KB)
- Agreement for Commission of Public Artwork between Artist and Non-Agency - Private Entity (PDF, 170KB)
- Public Art Programs Fiscal Year 2001: A Detailed Statistical Report on the Budgets and Programming of the Nation’s Public Art Programs (PDF, 2MB)
- NEW! Abridged Call for Artists Guidelines, June 2009 (PDF, 150KB)
- Call for Artist Resource Guide (issue paper, PDF, 132KB)
- Methods of Artist Selection (issue paper, PDF, 132KB)
- Annotated Model Public Art Commission Agreement (PDF, 309KB)
- Monograph: Public Art Funding: Developing Percent-for-Art Programs (PDF, 3,883KB)
- Monograph: Public Art: An Essential Component of Creating Communities (PDF, 345KB)
- Monograph: Public Art Controversy: Cultural Expression and Civic Debate (PDF, 1,612KB)
Year In Review Slide Sets and CD Roms
Are you looking for images of public art projects? Developed by PAN as an extension of the annual Year In Review conference session, these CD-ROMs and slide sets highlight innovative and exciting examples of American public art. You can preview the images online or you can order in the online Store or by calling 1.800.321.4510.
Public Art Track and Americans for the Arts Annual Convention
PAN organizes the annual public art track which takes place at the Americans for the Arts annual convention. The convention brings together professionals from the diverse field of public art for two days of presentations, information-sharing, networking, and tours of public art. For more information, visit the events section of the website.
Networking and Outreach
Need help with a question, or want to spread the word about a current project? PAN provides opportunities for colleagues to network, research, and learn. E-mail the Manager of Public Art to help answer questions and guide you to available resources. You can also post information, artist calls, and queries on the PAN listserv.
Public Art Network Award
The PAN Council developed the Public Art Network Award to recognize leaders in the field. The award is presented annually at the public art network conference. You can submit nominations for the award and view bios of past receipts online.
Get Involved
Membership in Americans for the Arts provides access to the PAN listserv; discounts on the annual convention, publications, Year In Review products, and much more. To join, visit the membership section of our website or e-mail our membership staff.
For more information about PAN, e-mail the Manager of Public Art.